Dovish hold suggests rates will be cut further than markets expect

While the Bank of England left interest rates at 4.75% today, it struck a slightly more dovish tone. This supports our view that the next 25 basis points (bps) rate cut will come in February and that the Bank will cut rates further and faster than investors expect, at alternative meetings until rates reach 3.50% in early 2026.

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